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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.32, 3,141.64 and 1,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.32, 3,141.64 and 1,393.04 is: 1,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.32 : 3,141.64 = 1,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.32/3,141.64 = 1,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.32x = 3,141.64 × 1,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.32x = 4,376,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,430.19/2,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.75

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